How to Find My IP Address & Password

Wireless networking has many advantages over plugging all your computers in with Ethernet cables, but keeping track of all the IP addresses and network passwords can be a hassle. If you've forgotten your computer's IP address or network password, there are tools included in Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems that show you this information. Once you've found the information, it might be a good idea to write it down somewhere you'll remember.

IP addresses and passwords are different for each network you join.

Windows

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Open the "Start Menu" and select "Control Panel." Click "Network and Internet," then "Network and Sharing Center."

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Click on the network listed beside the "Connections" category on the right side of the window.

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Click the "Details" button. Your IP address is listed on the fifth row to the right of where it says "IPv4." Click "Close."

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Click "Wireless Properties," then click the "Security" tab at the top of the window that pops up.